Winter 2004 Online Publication    






Contact:
Mindy Kaplan
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, NASFAA
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NASFAA Press Release

Calendar Announcement
NASFAA’S Best Practices Symposium Scheduled for 2004

Washington, D.C. (December 9, 2003) - For the third year, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) will host a training opportunity to explore critical issues facing financial aid professionals. “In Search of Best Practices - A NASFAA Symposium” will be offered as a day and a half symposium at three sites in 2004.

Boston, MA, February 27-28
Boston Logan Airport Hilton, (617) 568-6700
Day 1 - Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Day 2 - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

San Diego, CA, March 19-20
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Complex - West Tower, (619) 291-2900
Day 1 - Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Day 2 - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dallas, TX, April 16-17
Sheraton Grand Hotel at Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport, (972) 929-8400
Day 1 - Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Day 2 - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Symposium topics will include Student Speak: How to Speak Their Language, The Data Driven Financial Aid Office, and Promoting the Financial Aid Office on Campus. The subject matter will be targeted towards intermediate and advanced financial aid administrators and other senior level campus administrators, including chief enrollment management officers and chief student affairs officers.

The cost per registrant is $175 and includes one meal. Registration is available to NASFAA members only. For more information, including hotel rates, and a registration form, visit http://www.NASFAA.org/BestPractices.asp or contact Connie McCormick at 202-785-0453, ext. 148 or mccormickc@nasfaa.org.

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is a nonprofit membership organization that represents more than 10,000 financial aid professionals at nearly 3,000 colleges, universities and career schools across the country. Based in Washington, D.C., NASFAA is the only national association with a primary focus on student aid legislation, regulatory analysis and training for financial aid administrators. Each year, Members help more than 8 million students receive funding for postsecondary education.